The Impact of Assistive Technology on the Educational Performance of Students with Visual Impairments: A Synthesis of the Research

This synthesis examined the research literature from 1965 to 2009 on the assistive technology that is used by individuals with visual impairments. The authors located and reviewed 256 articles for evidence-based research on assistive technology that had a positive impact on educational performance....

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Published in:Journal of visual impairment & blindness 2011-02, Vol.105 (2), p.73-83
Main Authors: Kelly, Stacy M., Smith, Derrick W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Adaptive technology
Assistive Technology
Blindness
Braille
Computer Software
Computer Uses in Education
Demographic aspects
Education
Educational aspects
Educational Technology
Evaluation
Federal Legislation
Handicapped accessibility
Handicapped assistance devices
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Literature Reviews
Management
No Child Left Behind Act 2001
People with disabilities
Reading Skills
Research Methodology
Self-help devices for the disabled
Software
Students with Disabilities
Studies
Technology application
Visual impairment
Visual Impairments
Visually disabled persons
Writing Skills
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Summary:This synthesis examined the research literature from 1965 to 2009 on the assistive technology that is used by individuals with visual impairments. The authors located and reviewed 256 articles for evidence-based research on assistive technology that had a positive impact on educational performance. Of the 256 studies, only 2 provided promising evidence-based practices.
ISSN:0145-482X
1559-1476
DOI:10.1177/0145482X1110500205